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I started reading this book a couple of weeks ago, when I was on vacation in Barcelona. A historical novel set in that city in the 20's and 30's, it's full of mystery, obsession and a hint of the supernatural. It wasn't as good as Shadow of the Wind but it still captivated me.

#NovelNovember @Andrew65
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
#RushAthon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Dan Stevens read the tagged audiobook, and he did a great job. He should read all the books in the series if he hasn‘t done it already. #sundayfunday

The book quote that sticks with me the most is from the tagged -
"All money is dirty, if it wasn't no one would want it"

I also have a tattoo of Kurt Vonnegut - Slaughterhouse Five -
"So it goes".

#littenswanttoknow @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Posting my August #bookspinbingo list a few hours earlier than usual! I am 50% through the tagged book's 522 pages, so I'm using the second half on this month's board. Hoping to get a few books read for Women in Translation month and Japan.

@TheAromaofBooks

Still waiting for my hold on the tagged but I should get it in time. I really enjoyed the author's other work but wasn't able to get to this one when he was features in #AAM. #bookspin

And finally a push through the next doorway. Very exciting! I've been holding this series because I'm not ready to run out of them. #doublespin

@TheAromaofBooks

Just finished this. I have had The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series on my shelves for a while. Wondering why I waited so long to read them. On to The Prisoner of Heaven next.

I finally finished! With that, I‘m calling it for the year. I had to scale back my reading goals and ultimately finished 74 books. This was one of two books in translation that I read this year, which is a little ironic because I actually understand Spanish reasonably well. OTOH, considering they were two of the longest books I read this year, I think I was a little intimidated! Maybe I‘ll read his short stories in the original..

#TreeTopper Every Tree needs an Angel.

One of my favourite series.

#FestivePhotoChallenge #WinterGames2021 #MistletoeManiacs

Zafón continues what he started in The Shadow of the Wind: eerie 1920s Barcelona atmosphere, magic realism, intrigue and love, and a passion for books and storytelling. Can't wait for the third book to arrive.
#booksaboutbooks

Pulp fiction writer David Martín is struggling to stay afloat. When he is approached by a mysterious publisher offering a book deal that seems almost too good to be real, David leaps at the chance…after that the plot becomes intricate and mind-boggling. David has a brain tumor, then he doesn‘t. He becomes an unreliable narrator. I think I need to go back and read Shadow of the Wind in hopes it will all make sense.
#authoramonth2021

1. Thursday we‘ll be bouncing from pillar to post BUT Friday hubby is working, so I‘ll try to knock off the remaining 62% of this audiobook. 😳
2. Green bean casserole!
#two4tuesday

I didn't like this one nearly as much as the other books in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books series. I thought it got very wordy in places, and could have been a much shorter book.

Another #AuthorAMonth book completed during the #NovelNovember Readathon!
@Soubhiville @Andrew65

The Angel's Game, Carlos Ruiz Zafon
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Saturday morning #coffeeandabook- hoping to finish this one today. #NovelNovember Readathon
@Andrew65

How are your Zafon books going #AuthorAMonth readers?

I'm pretty sure I'll be reading this for the remainder of the #NovelNovember Readathon! I've read 35% of it, but it's a longer book, so it will take me a while to finish reading it.
@Andrew65

Next up for #NovelNovember Readathon.

Yes, I know I'm reading The Cemetary of Forgotten Books out of order of when they were written, but there are some that suggest this should be read after The Prisoner of Heaven, as it is referenced at the end of that book.

I may start reading it and realize I should have read it before The Prisoner of Heaven, but we'll see. 😂

@Andrew65

This is a great story. The author basically creates all these lovely characters and then kills them off slowly and in unexpected ways. It's possible I am exaggerating. It's good that you don't seem to need to have read the previous book in the series because it's been a long time. And it'll probably be a long time before I adventure into another one.

#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

#BookSpinBingo square 5
@TheAromaofBooks

Thanks to @Soubhiville and the #authoramonth challenge, I have finished my first Carlos Ruiz Zafón book, just in time! He is a fantastic storyteller! This story is for book lovers everywhere! Dan Steven‘s narration was perfect, but I know that I missed information not having it in print. I was moved by certain passages about books, and would have shared. Barcelona came alive for me! Struggling writer,bookshop haven,love triangle,demon,cinematic.

Started a new audiobook for #authoramonth @Soubhiville

Enjoying the narration by Dan Stevens #blameitonlitsy

📚After PT yesterday I took a long drive and listened to about 15% (!) of the tagged book to get a jump on November #authoramonth
📆Getting together with friends to eat and watch 🏈
🙏Retirement ceremony today. I can‘t change my mind now!
#wondrouswednesday

📚After PT yesterday I took a long drive and listened to about 15% (!) of the tagged book to get a jump on November #authoramonth
📆Getting together with friends to eat and watch 🏈
🙏Retirement ceremony today. I can‘t change my mind now!
#wondrouswednesday

David Martin, a writer of penny dreadfuls who aspires to writing literature, is approached by a mysterious publisher offering him a very lucrative commission to write a novel. But is the offer too good to be true?

Deliciously spooky.

#lunchandabook #mycover

"A writer never forgets the first time he accepted a few coins or a word of praise in exchange for a story."

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

Heck! My legs are practically the same colour as the pages 🤣🤣

What made this book sing for me was Dan Stevens', as always, brilliant narration. Also, the unrequited love story of Daniel and Cristina. This book was with me for countless kms of walks. ❤

One of the pretty tree ornaments.

Today's #audiowalk featured cute fairy gardens and ornaments in the trees! Someone was busy spreading bits of joy and happiness in the forest trail.

Still #audiowalking with The Angel's Game! Which is fine because Dan Stevens is amazing to listen to. A beautiful sunshine filled day today. Picture doesn't quite capture it.

What's in my ears while walking. Always love a book narrated by Dan Stevens! Today was such a gorgeous day to get out and walk. Needed to clear out the cooped up feelings!

Every book, every volume you see, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and the soul of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down it‘s pages, it‘s spirit grows and strengthen

Wow what I book!!! I picked this up at a second hand book store simply because I read Shadow the of the Wind. I had no idea it would be this good. I love the characters and it‘s a genuine page turner. Best of all it‘s about books and writing. Highly highly recommend

Ebook on sale

I don‘t trust people who say they have lots of friends. It‘s a sure sign that they don‘t really know anyone.

Day 10 - #Angel #SleighTheShelves
#TheAngelsGame #CarlosRuizZafon

This is the 2nd book of The Cemetery of Forgotten Books series and follows after The Shadow of The Wind.

I loved The Shadow of the Wind so much that I need to continue with this series. Loving the audiobook!

A perfect explanation of Trumpism right here.

Once again the author creates a vivid 1920's Barcelona where the streets although dark come alive. The author is known for his world building and this book doesn't disappoint on that but I really wasn't into the plot or characters in this one. This book is a mix of gothic mystery with paranormal elements which on the whole didnt work for me, the pacing of mysteries are too slow to hold my attention and this is definitely a slow burn.

I love this author so much. The first in this series was better, but this was still awesome!

If we‘ve been Litsy friends for a while, you‘ve seen me rave about The Shadow of the Wind, one of my all-time favorite books. I‘ve owned this prequel for years and finally read it: it‘s not Shadow (what is though?) but it‘s so good.

A beautiful book, perfect for book lovers who enjoy gorgeous writing, gothic vibes, and fantastic storytelling.

I listened to most of it on audio because it‘s read by DAN STEVENS, further enhancing my😍.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

Slightly unsatisfactory prequel-sequel to Shadow of the Wind, wherein a hack author is engaged by what I'm assuming is the Devil to create a new religion. Intriguing premise which never really develops and leaves this reader slightly baffled. Hopefully the subsequent installments make more sense.

Day 20 - #Angelic #AboutAugust
#TheAngelsGame #CarlosRuizZafon

I read and enjoyed this book in 2010.

Found a copy of my fav book in a thrift bookshop and I'm lookinh forward to re-read it while listening to the audio book.

Another excellent read, albeit not as good as The Shadow of the Wind. Zafon has an excellent way of painting beautiful descriptions and becoming mood.

The second installment of this series takes place prior to the events of Shadow of the Wind. It does not disappoint. I will definitely move on to the third in the series.

I'm re-reading this book and I'm loving it, like the first time! 😍
I love Zafon writing style and how he describe Barcelona, the city isn't just a place but it's like a character..

(bookmark made from some wrapping paper ♻️)